Families and different kinds of families exist in all communities and societies though they may differ
Families have beliefs, customs and traditions.
Families have roles and responsibilities
Families are interdependent
Families lived in other places and at different times.
2. History of My Family
Families have a past and they change over time; my family timeline illustrates my family's history
Some family beliefs, customs and traditions are based on family histories.
People of diverse racial, religious, national and ethnic groups transmit their beliefs, customs and traditions.
Folktales, biographies, oral histories and legends relate family histories.
Key Terms
Family
Role
Culture
Religion
Customs
Celebration
Holiday
Language
Needs
Shelter
Holidays
Grandparent's Day
Columbus Day
Student Outcomes
Students will state who is in their family
Students will state family's belief, customs and/or traditions
Students will create a family timeline that illustrates their family's history to show how they change over time
Students will state roles in their family
Students will illustrate their family's history
Students will show that some family beliefs, customs and/or traditions are based on family histories
Students will understand that there are similarities and differences between families
Students will recognize holidays and celebrations as a way of preserving a family's cultures
Assessment/Project
Family Timeline
Families Hanging Around - Students draw a picture of all family members on poster board to cut out and hang with string on a hanger to make a family mobile
Family Flags - Create a flag shape from poster board - students draw a picture of all family members and label who they are on top - then they will write 1 sentence on bottom explaining what makes their family great
Family Reflections - Cover a sturdy paper plate with aluminum foil (to resemble a mirror) - give students a cupcake liner for each member of their family - have students write a family member's name on each cupcake liner and a sentence on how that person influences their life ("Mom teaches me to bake.") - after writing have students glue the liners around the edge of their plate.
Recipe Roundup - Create a class recipe book - have students bring in a favorite family recipe
Grade: First
Month: September/October
Main Concept
Guiding Questions
Theme/Content Skills
1.My Family and Other Families
2. History of My Family
Key Terms
Holidays
Student Outcomes
Assessment/Project
Resources for Students
www.starfall.com - Learn to Read - My Family (Story #`15)
Resources for Teachers
www.abcteach.com (free section) - Theme Units - Family (people flashcards and family word search)
Field Trip Suggestions